Title: Nagano Travel Guide: Best of Nagano, Nagano Prefecture Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Nagano](https://expedia.co.uk/Nagano-Hotels.d6127975.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Nagano](https://expedia.co.uk/Nagano-Holiday-Rentals.d6127975.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Nagano](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Nagano.d6127975.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Nagano Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Nagano.d6127975.Car-Hire-Guide)[Nagano Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Nagano.d6127975.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Nagano Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo provided by JNTO](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/71000/71424-Nagano-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by JNTO](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/71000/71424-Nagano-And-Vicinity.jpg) ![Nagano](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/500000/500887-nagano-and-vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo provided by JNTO](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/71000/71416-Nagano-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by JNTO](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/71000/71416-Nagano-And-Vicinity.jpg) ![Nagano](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/500000/500076-nagano-and-vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo provided by JNTO](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/71000/71430-Nagano-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by JNTO](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/71000/71430-Nagano-And-Vicinity.jpg) ## Visit Nagano Where to stay Things to do #### Enjoy vegetarian food and go skiing in this scenic mountain region, explore the ancient wooden Zenkoji Temple and historic castle, and hear legends of ninja warriors. Nagano, on Japan’s main island Honshu, is the capital city of the prefecture of the same name. The city is most famous as being the home of the Zenkoji Temple, a national treasure. Visit this important site of pilgrimage, but also be sure to make the most of the region’s other attractions. At the nearby mountains, go skiing or see macaque monkeys bathe in hot springs. Learn about the culture of the samurai warriors and view 300-year-old chestnut and beech trees in Oku Susobana Natural Park. Visit the grand complex of the Zenkoji Temple to see one of the largest wooden temples in Japan. The main temple dates back to the seventh century and is said to house a very early Buddha statue. Take the train to the castle town in the suburb of Matsushiro to see the legacy of a 17th-century warlord. Discover the samurai way of life at the Sanada and Yokota Residences and the Sanada Treasure Museum. Explore a bunker which hid the Emperor and government during World War II. At the Togakure Ninpo Museum, try your hand at shuriken throwing like a ninja. Navigate mazes and secret doors and learn about Nishina Daisuke, a samurai who created his own style of ninjutsu. Head to the nearby Joshinetsu Kogen National park and marvel at the snow monkeys in the hot springs of the Jigokudani Wild Monkey Park in Yamanouchi. At the onsen (traditional Japanese resorts) in the area you can enjoy the thermal pools for yourself. In winter, choose from over 20 ski resorts to carve up the snow on the nearby Shiga plateau. Nagano is about a 2-hour train journey from Tokyo. Its central transport hub provides good connections to the major attractions in and around the city. Hire a car to explore the countryside. Join mushroom and fruit-picking expeditions or visit a local miso manufacturer. Nagano has a long history of catering for Zenkoji Temple’s Buddhist monks, so vegetarians will want to linger in this scenic area. ### Where to stay in Nagano ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/b4b29855cd526f91ec0f3f1c9a1da2ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) [Photo](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=56945544) by [z tanuki](https://www.panoramio.com/user/238971?with_photo_id=90509014) ([CC BY](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ### Kurita The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Kurita. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Nio-mon Gate and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum are a few top places to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nagano-Kurita.dx3000750483) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/450985869da68c3ac03cd39414427e85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Minaminagano While visiting Minaminagano, you might make a stop by sights like Kitano Cultural Center and Gondo Shopping Street. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nagano-Minaminagano.dx919172909415718912) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/eb814312d2eae5ebb43a696273612e66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Minamichitose When in Minamichitose, you can plan a visit to Nio-mon Gate and Gondo Shopping Street, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nagano-Minamichitose.dx919172032690843648) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/57c22277f0929363cc6cf065a44ced10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Togakushi You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Togakushi. You might want to make time for a stop at Chibikko Ninja Village or Togakushi Ski Area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nagano-Togakushi.dx553248635493160073) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/6c12f3b71d3509e0bcc59e542c158c6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) [Photo](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=54572545) by [Fumihiko Ueno](https://www.panoramio.com/user/2299690?with_photo_id=33858167) ([CC BY](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ### Matsushiro While visiting Matsushiro, you might make a stop by sights like Matsushiro Castle and Matsushiro Underground Imperial Headquarters. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Matsushiro.dx553248635997188091) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a312444204ff2c95f67d9cd482a7a747.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga Though Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nio-mon Gate and Gondo Shopping Street. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nagano-Minamichitosemachi-Tsuruga.dx919172224873852928) - Top hotels in Nagano - Top Holiday Rentals in Nagano ![Hotel Metropolitan Nagano](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10220000/10215700/10215658/e8e9505a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Metropolitan Nagano 1346 Minami-ishido-cho Nagano Nagano-ken £76 18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026 Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews) Room was great. I like that their check out time is at noon, instead of earlier. Breakfast has good selection of Western and Japanese food. Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=10215658&PinnedHotelID=10215658&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6127975) ![Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano Zenkojiguchi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5780000/5770200/5770163/64dce166_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano Zenkojiguchi 1356 Suehiro-cho Minaminagano Nagano Nagano £50 12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026 Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.6/10 Excellent! 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Nagano hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6127975&startDate=2025-12-30&endDate=2025-12-31)[30 Dec - 31 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6127975&startDate=2025-12-30&endDate=2025-12-31) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6127975&startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01)[31 Dec - 1 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6127975&startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6127975&startDate=02%2F01%2F2026&endDate=04%2F01%2F2026)[2 Jan - 4 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6127975&startDate=02%2F01%2F2026&endDate=04%2F01%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6127975&startDate=09%2F01%2F2026&endDate=11%2F01%2F2026)[9 Jan - 11 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6127975&startDate=09%2F01%2F2026&endDate=11%2F01%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Zenko-ji Temple](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/500000/500898-zenko-ji-temple.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Zenko-ji Temple 4.5/5(7 reviews) After visiting Zenko-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nagano. Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Zenko-Ji-Temple-Nagano.d6103756.Attraction) ![M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/500000/500504-m-wave-olympic-memorial-arena.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena Catch an event at M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena during your trip to Nagano. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/M-Wave-Olympic-Memorial-Arena-Nagano.d553248621562275126.Attraction) ![Nagano Olympic Stadium](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/500000/500188-nagano-olympic-stadium.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano Olympic Stadium Catch an event at Nagano Olympic Stadium during your trip to Nagano. Visit the temples in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nagano-Olympic-Stadium-Nagano.d6103746.Attraction) ![Nio-mon Gate](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/ee97a6121110c047ee38d957bf9aaea6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nio-mon Gate Find out about the history of Nagano with a stop at Nio-mon Gate. Visit the temples in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nio-Mon-Gate-Nagano.d553248621526921240.Attraction) ![Togakushi Farm](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/1a0157c848e9fd3adc280f887473f36c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Togakushi Farm You can take time to visit Togakushi Farm during your travels to Nagano. Visit the temples in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Togakushi-Farm-Nagano.d553248621583492208.Attraction) #### Togakushi Shrine 4/5(1 review) Togakushi Shrine is just one of the places to see in Nagano, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Togakushi-Shrine-Togakushi.d6221874.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Nagano Scavenger Hunt: East Meets West in Nagano!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2572393/1dd1370e-e12d-471d-a55d-9fec246b0fc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: East Meets West in Nagano! £9 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/self-guided-scavenger-hunt-east-meets-west-in-nagano.a2572393.activity-details) ![Snow Monkey, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49836054/0c758707-6eaf-445f-9ba1-6e03ae2f651f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Snow Monkey, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano £119 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/snow-monkey.a49836054.activity-details) ![Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47984269/a268ff6e-0fc8-4e12-a634-5c3ab38f0a81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car £61 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nagano-full-day-private-tour-zenkoji-temple.a47984269.activity-details) ![Strolling through the towering cedar avenue of Togakushi.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2722615/da2fe7f8-67bd-4de2-a13a-0278cbc455a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Togakushi: A Serene Walk Through Sacred Forests & Soba Traditions £106 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/togakushi-a-serene-walk-through-sacred-forests-soba-traditions.a2722615.activity-details) ![Wasabi Farm Walking Tour & Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/945603/21679e2c-e97a-407a-b8b2-296c582b4c79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wasabi Farm Walking Tour & Lunch £49 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wasabi-farm-walking-tour-lunch.a945603.activity-details) ![Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2720210/74f58318-6ee0-4e9b-b6c6-fa5188d338fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour £47 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nagano-sake-tasting-walking-tour.a2720210.activity-details) [See all activities in Nagano](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Nagano.d6127975.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Nagano ![Hakuba](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/c9c9b518ceabadf1802a9c27e2d123e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hakuba ![Photo "Chikuma" by Qurren (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/ba2801e19edcab6624bba68c3adbd9a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) by [Qurren](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Qurren) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ### Chikuma ![Photo "Iizuna" by Qurren (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/823962eae2e4ffecdc8bdabc652046c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) by [Qurren](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Qurren) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ### Iizuna ![Photo by James Ng](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/3f30938ba1d9b122b32100c499241552.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Obuse ### Other places like Nagano - Cities near Nagano - Places of interest [Hakuba](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakuba.dx602177)[Chikuma](https://expedia.co.uk/Chikuma.dx6053589)[Iizuna](https://expedia.co.uk/Iizuna.dx6347579)[Obuse](https://expedia.co.uk/Obuse.dx6347608) - [M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena ](https://expedia.co.uk/M-Wave-Olympic-Memorial-Arena-Nagano.d553248621562275126.Attraction) - [Chibikko Ninja Village ](https://expedia.co.uk/Chibikko-Ninja-Village-Togakushi.d553248621532775464.Attraction) - [Nio-mon Gate ](https://expedia.co.uk/Nio-Mon-Gate-Nagano.d553248621526921240.Attraction) - [Matsushiro Underground Imperial Headquarters ](https://expedia.co.uk/Matsushiro-Underground-Imperial-Headquarters-Matsushiro.d553248621532773769.Attraction) - [Aqua Wing Arena ](https://expedia.co.uk/Aqua-Wing-Arena-Nagano.d553248621532775489.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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